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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

I See London, I See France… The origin of ceramic tile can be traced back to 13th Century BC, where natural clay tiles were used in Mesopotamian temples. Countries like Spain, Italy, France and the Netherlands all have signature styles: Photo: A wall in the Alhambra; image via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics.

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Avente Tile Talk: Spring into Summer with our Cement Tile Ideas

Tile Talk

Handmade cement tiles are an easy-to-maintain product that not only offer deep colors and a rich history, but most importantly, they offer long-lasting beauty and extensive design possibilities for floors and walls. Cement tiles are used all over the world in countries such as Cuba, France, Spain, Portugal and more. backsplash designs.

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Made In the USA: AC Tile Lines Made in America

Architectural Ceramics

Photo: Allison Eden hand-assembling Kris Kardashian’s backsplash, image via Instagram @allisonedenstudios. While Encore Ceramics calls Oregon home, Architectural Ceramics is pleased to offer their product on the east coast. Owner and founder, Christian Quemere, was born in Brittany, France, an area known for ceramics.

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Avente Tile Talk: Patterned Tiles are Power Play at Coverings 2014

Tile Talk

Apavisa isnt shy about letting us know that the inspiration for these tiles comes from the cement tile manufacturing method that was first developed in Southern France during the mid 19th century. backsplash designs. green building products. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. green building products.

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Avente Tile Talk: Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles

Tile Talk

Inspired by the fields of Provence, France, this series is available in five colorways. backsplash designs. green building products. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. green building products. kitchen backsplash. Product Plug. Dwell on Design 2014 – Top Products. cement tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Christmas Greetings from Avente Tile

Tile Talk

Christmas, a product of both secular and religious traditions, is one of the most celebrated holidays around the world. France: In France, children place their shoes by the fireplace in hopes that le Pere Noe l (Father Christmas) will place gifts for them. backsplash designs. green building products. Product Plug.

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Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

Architectural Ceramics

Whether using the 12″x12″ product search or 24″x24″ product search , we make browsing simple. Use our 12″x24″ product search to browse through our featured marble and porcelain collections that include a 12″x24″ field tile. And your choices don’t end there.

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